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Forest resources have played a key role in improving the socioeconomic lives of people in Myanmar, as approximately 76 % of the total population lives in rural areas. The forestry sector provides goods and services for both domestic consumption and export, and also vital sources of food, shelter, fuel and income. However, recently, the degradation of forest resources has become clear.
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Tun, K.K. (2016). Sustainability in Pa-O Forest: Will There Be Hope for the Locals?. In: Tantikanangkul, W., Pritchard, A. (eds) Politics of Autonomy and Sustainability in Myanmar. Communication, Culture and Change in Asia, vol 1. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0363-9_6
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